1. the state or condition of being without a house or permanent place of residence
Usage: abstract noun; often used in formal or academic contexts

Examples

• The city launched a program to address houselessness in the downtown area.
• Houselessness has become an increasingly serious social issue in major urban centers.
• Many nonprofits work to reduce houselessness by providing temporary shelter and job training.
• The report examined the causes of houselessness among young adults.
• Policies aimed at preventing houselessness require both short-term and long-term solutions.